Woodbridge, VA (March 22, 2018) – U.S. Soccer recently announced Virginia Development Academy has been awarded the boys’ U-19 age group, which completes the elite player pathway within the DA.

“Over the past two years we have made tremendous strides on and off the field and have worked hard to develop a club model with a specific methodology and periodization plan,” said Matt Lacey, Boys Academy Director. “We have constructed a staff that will focus in specific age groups, which will create a developmentally appropriate environment to improve our player development model and player production into the college and professional game."

Fall 2018 Coaching Staff

Boy’s Team

Head Coach

License

Assistant Coach

License

U-12DA (2007/08)

Quan Phan

USSF A

Adam Soos

USSF B

U-13 DA (2006)

Jeff Carroll

USSF A

Quan Phan

USSF A

U-14 DA (2005)

Adam Soos

USSF B

Quan Phan

USSF A

U-15 DA (2004)

Matt Lacey

USSF A

Dale Parker

USSF A

U-16 NEPAL (2003)

Jeff Carroll

USSF A

Matt Lacey

USSF A

U-17 DA (2002/03)

Dale Parker

USSF A

Joe Soos

USSF B

U-19 DA (2000/01)

Joe Soos

USSF B

Dale Parker

USSF A

“It’s extremely gratifying that our vision for becoming a full Development Academy club is being realized this fall,” said Mike Cullina, Executive Director. “Establishing a staff with this level of experience and proven ability to develop players is incredibly exciting for the players.”